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Can you apply for an academic and sports scholarship for the same school?
I play lacrosse and I am trying to get recruited this year, and I was wondering if you can only get a scholarship for either your sport or academically.
How do I make my drawings look good?
How do I make my drawings look good without a lot of fancy supplies
What is a college resume supposed to consist?
When submitting a college application what should you include?
Any advice on getting into the Naval Academy?
I have great extracurriculars (awards for music at the state level, appointed to a state government commission/hold an elected positions, student government president for entire county, student government executive board member at state level, internship with my state senator). I also have...
Is it worth it to major in economics and minor in computer science?
Any insight into the field of majors, minors, certificates, double majors, etc would be appreciated. I hope to work in the macroeconomic sphere and have an interest in analyzing trends in data to advise policy.
Where are the best places to find internships related to law, government, or public service as a high school student and how can you make yourself stand out?
I am interested in studying political science, public policy, and international relations. I have done fellowships and internships related to politics locally, but I want to expand. I am not sure where to look.
I want to join either the Special Forces or Navy Seals (even CIA), but I feel like as a woman I can't. How do I prove myself that I can handle myself as a woman in these fields?
How do I prove myself better?
What careers are most conducive with an interest in macroeconomics?
Realistically, besides academia, how could I use my interest in resource distribution & large-scale interactions in a career setting?
Why is "networking" controlling everything ?
What is "networking" and why does everyone rely on it to get a job or internship these days. I know no one and I don't know who to network with to achieve what other are achieving. I am interested in pursuing Finance in the future and I need an internship but without "networking" and...
How to start fashion without having a lot of clothes or material to make or buy clothes?
How do you start learning about fashion at a young age? I don’t have any fabrics or clothes to actually make outfits and I don’t have a lot of money either.
How many years of education and training did it take to become a psychologist?
I would like to earn a PhD when I go to college in 2024, so what would I have to do, specifically, to reach that level?
Is going to college worth it when I can’t start my career right out of high school?
How would I go about this situation? I want to be a real estate agent. I can start when I am 18 and get my license and a mentor. College isn’t required but I feel like I should go. BUT I don’t want to be in debt… Is going to college worth it when I can start my career right out of high school?
Do you need to be a leader (president, vice-president, treasurer, etc.) in any high school clubs you’re a part of to get into colleges?
I'm a part of multiple clubs but for most of them I don't have a leadership position but still contribute to helping them and consider myself a member of all the clubs I participate in. Would that affect my chances of getting accepted into college?
I've been told recently that if you don't go to a well-known college/university for your undergrad then it will make it harder to go to a good graduate school?
Since I will be graduating next year, I've been looking at schools to apply to and trying to take college advice from anyone. I've been told in the past that the prestige of a college you attend for an undergraduate degree doesn't really matter. But I was talking to some family members...
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